Lenovo Z5s smartphone: advantages and disadvantages

Lenovo is a Chinese electronics company. The brand was registered in 1984 in Hong Kong, based in Beijing. Research centers are located in China, Japan, USA. 1/5 of the world market is occupied by Lenovo computers. In 2014, the company acquired the Motorola Mobility division, which became a subsidiary of the brand.

Since then, the company has been on the 5th place in the production of modern inexpensive smartphones and mobile phones in the ranking among the best manufacturers. Customers in 160 countries around the world purchase and use Lenovo electronics. The Chinese manufacturer has once again delighted fans of high-quality inexpensive mobile technology by releasing an interesting model Lenovo Z5s.

New among smartphones in 2019

Appearance and body

Triple camera phone model. The glass of the back panel attracts the eye and gives only positive emotions. The set includes a fingerprint scanner, an unusual camera. The appearance is a bit like top-end Huawei devices, which can undoubtedly be attributed to the merits. The manner of imitation was good for the novelty. A glass case is built into a narrow metal frame. The frame is 3.2 mm in size. It allows 84.0% surface utilization.

The device is protected from the external environment and its harmful factors. The IP68 level allows full protection against dust ingress and short-term protection when the device is under water for 30 minutes at a depth of a meter or more. In this case, the smartphone will work.

Display

Bezel-less screen Multi-touch with a large diagonal of 6.3 inches, withstands up to 10 touches. The model has a built-in multilayer OGS-type screen - when the sensor is placed inside the screen; The surface is covered with Curved Glass, Excellent brightness of 500 cd / m² and contrast ratio at 2240 × 1080 pixels gives a clear picture and photo. A single screen design protects against dust, increases transparency, and reduces optical distortion and glare. IPS LCD - the display has a Full-HD resolution and 16 million tint colors.

Due to the technology, the phone has a smaller overall thickness.

The naturalness of the picture is a little lame in comparison with other firms. However, an anti-aliased image is readable without stress in harsh environmental conditions, including work in the sun.

Phone memory

The RAM of the device is 6 GB - this is an excellent reservation for quickly launching applications and stored files. Permanent built-in memory 64 or 128 GB can be chosen by the buyer. Due to the RAM, the price of the device is slightly overpriced. As for the built-in one, it can be added using an external drive without overpaying for a smartphone of the order of one hundred dollars. A slot for a microSD memory card is available. Expand additional memory up to 256GB.

Operating system and processor specifications

The powerful Lenovo Z5s is powered by Google's Android 9.0 operating system, smooth and fast. Over time, it starts to fail a little, like most Android devices from other manufacturers. All factory settings give a slight glitch, so the smartphone will work smoothly at first.

The 8-core Snapdragon 636 chipset with Kryo 260 cores, 1.8 GHz, 14 nm process technology and 64-bit will allow game lovers to use applications and become winners. Medium graphics with Adreno 509 accelerator and maximum presets make it possible to use resource-intensive toys.

High processor performance allows access to work for several programs and applications at the same time.

Triple camera and its characteristics

With such photographs, the amateur will become a semi-professional. Not a camera phone, but a smartphone with three cameras. Pictures from a smartphone are cropped without loss of quality. The main camera with a resolution of 12 MPix is ​​capable of working with a single LED flash. Even at night, the light transmission will be close to natural.

Front Selfie - Camera without flash can shoot 8MP photos, stabilizing portrait with giro function. A good quality self-portrait can be obtained on cameras from 5 megapixels and above. With similar characteristics and a capacitive smartphone battery, you can take photos all day long.

Accumulator battery

The model has a quick charge function. Capacitive battery - 3210 mAh, built into the device. Constant use of the smartphone allows it to be on a single charge for 6 - 7 hours, despite the large screen. In normal mode, as a phone with calls and messages, Lenovo Z5s will quietly keep the battery for 2 - 3 days. And if no one calls you, the battery will last for 5 - 6 days. An autonomous device will allow the user to talk during the day without turning off.

To prevent the smartphone from letting down and turning off during negotiations and concluding important transactions, it is better to additionally take PowerBank with you. Expensive smartphones with a large diagonal suffer from a similar disadvantage: without additional recharging, the phone can go out at the most inopportune moment, and the meeting or negotiations will break down. Wireless charging is not available.

Machine interface and communication

The smartphone has built-in wireless Wi-Fi 02 / 11ac. The module makes it possible to connect to high-speed Internet in a public place if you have no connection or you have run out of money on your account.

Bluetooth 5.0 allows you to use a wireless headset while driving a car in safety.

The Chinese do not use NFC technology in their country, therefore, the buyer will not find such a function among national gadgets. There is no NFC in the smartphone in question. This means that you will not need a telephone in shops at the checkout.

Communication frequencies allow working with any Russian operator. Supported 2G (GSM): 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G (WCDMA): 800/850/1900 MHz 4G (FDD-LTE): B1 (2100) / B3 (1800) / B7 (2600)

Navigation system

GLONAS system can be connected and used; the usual ones are also supported: GPS, Internet navigation A-GPS.

Additional functions and sensors

The model has a built-in electronic compass, powered by GPS, which will allow you to navigate the terrain in the absence of maps. The function is suitable for mushroom pickers or travelers.

The available gyroscope provides image stabilization, softening and smoothing the picture on the screen. Auto portrait photography will turn out to be of high quality, despite the conditions for creating frames: a trip by a boat, on an airplane when it gets into an air hole, riding a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

The brightness settings of the display brightness will be performed automatically depending on the outdoor lighting of the room or street. A handy built-in feature for the designer model, enabled through the Quick Access Settings window.

The proximity sensor will protect the sloppy user from unnecessary and unnecessary pressing of buttons on the smartphone.The event indicator will let you know about missed calls and notifications in chats and instant messengers by blinking a light on the front panel, even in silent mode. The sensor will protect the user from constant freezing of the phone and allow viewing messages as needed.

The phone's spatial position sensor allows you to control the game when you change the tilt angles, the position of the smartphone relative to the horizon. The accelerometer makes it easy to control navigation, game applications, and use the compass. It makes the smartphone convenient and simple.

The device has no barometric and infrared sensors. These functions are not basic.

Protection

A fingerprint helps you unlock your phone using the scanner on the back. In addition to the specified blocking, the manufacturer declares the function of identifying persons, which adds an additional trump card to the line of advantages.

Sound

The device is equipped with internal speakers and an integrated audio chip. Lovers of loud music can use headphones - there is a connector on the side. A microphone works for phone calls.

SIM cards

The Lenovo Z5s smartphone has 2 slots: you can use two nanoSIM cards or one nano-SIM and a memory card.

Weight and dimensions of the gadget

The metal frame with glass body weighs only 172 grams. External dimensions 156.7x74.5 mm. Case thickness is 7.8 mm.

Languages

The model supports more than ten languages, including Germanic, Slavic languages, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian.

Lenovo Z5s specifications:

Advantages and disadvantages

• stylish interesting design;
• the presence of three cameras;
• OGS - the screen produces excellent image quality;
• capacitive battery;
• availability of additional features;
• presence of gyroscope function;
• wireless technologies and navigation system are supported;
• good RAM, allowing the smartphone to work quickly and error-free;
• excellent balance of quality and functionality of the device;
• ease of use of applications and the smartphone itself.

• lack of NFC - a system for paying for purchases;
• selfie camera works without flash;
• in case of problems and damage to the protective glass, you will have to change the OGS - the screen is completely, which will cause a decent expense.

The smartphone perfectly combines cellular communication, the functions of a computer, an amateur camera and support for gaming applications. The model and the price tag have not yet been officially presented on the Russian market, but you can already watch the video and read brief characteristics on the network.